Dr. Helen Riess

Dr. Helen Riess

Keynote Speaker: Author of "The Empathy Effect;" Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School; Founder of Empathetics

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Dr. Helen Riess Biography

Dr. Helen Riess is a clinical and research psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She has devoted her career to the art and science of research and teaching about healing relationships. Her empathy research has been published in leading medical journals and has won many awards. Dr. Riess’s TEDx talk “The Power of Empathy,” has been viewed by nearly 700,000 viewers.

Dr. Riess is an internationally recognized speaker and participates regularly on podcasts such as Becker’s Healthcare, and KevinMD. Her book, "The Empathy Effect" has been licensed in the US and in ten foreign countries.

Dr. Riess founded and leads Empathetics, an organization that provides evidence based SAAS empathy and communication skills training for healthcare professionals and leaders and programs for Law enforcement and Business Leaders. She publishes regularly and is a founding member of the Newsweek Expert Forum. Dr. Riess and her teams are dedicated to transforming healthcare and organizational systems into compassionate systems.

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Dr. Helen Riess Videos

Dr. Helen Riess from Boston speaking on Improving Patients ...
The Empathy Effect: 7 Keys to Transformation with Dr. Helen Riess ...
Building a Culture of Empathy with The Empathy Effect - YouTube

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What topics does Dr. Helen Riess speak about?

Dr. Helen Riess is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Psychology, Mental Health, Authors and Healthcare.

Where does Dr. Helen Riess travel from?

Dr. Helen Riess generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Helen Riess for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Helen Riess for your next private or corporate function.

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Dr. Helen Riess is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Psychology, Mental Health and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Helen Riess for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Dr. Helen Riess generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Whitney Dodds MA, LMHC, LPC, Amanda Gore and Michelle Gielan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Helen Riess for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/11/2024.

Dr. Helen Riess Videos

Dr. Helen Riess from Boston speaking on Improving Patients ...
The Empathy Effect: 7 Keys to Transformation with Dr. Helen Riess ...
Building a Culture of Empathy with The Empathy Effect - YouTube
Yes, Empathy Can Be Taught! - YouTube
The power of empathy: Helen Riess at TEDxMiddlebury - YouTube
  • How do I book Dr. Helen Riess to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Helen Riess for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Helen Riess, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Helen Riess or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Helen Riess for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Helen Riess, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Helen Riess, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Helen Riess speak about?

    Dr. Helen Riess is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Psychology, Mental Health, Authors and Healthcare.
  • Where does Dr. Helen Riess travel from?

    Dr. Helen Riess generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Helen Riess?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Helen Riess for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Helen Riess for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Helen Riess or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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